Head to head
Bateson Deauville vs Cheval Liberte Maxi 3
The Bateson Deauville is 535kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 665kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 weighs 535kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Payload: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 carries 665kg more.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal height: the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is 3cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson Deauville | Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2300kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 860kg | 1395kg |
| Payload | 1440kg | 2105kg |
| Internal length | 3190mm | 4000mm |
| Internal width | 1650mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2220mm | 2250mm |
| Horse capacity | - | 3 horses (herringbone/diagonal loading) |
Sources: Bateson Deauville, Cheval Liberte Maxi 3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Deauville if...
- you want one that is 535kg lighter empty
Bateson's standard horsebox trailer, fitted with a saddle rack and cover as standard, for owners of one or two horses up to 17 hands. It is positioned as a simple alternative to the pricier continental horsebox brands.
Listed by
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Buy or hire the Maxi 3 if...
- you want one that is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that carries 665kg more
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 81cm (2.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 3cm taller inside
The Maxi 3 is aimed at owners who regularly need to move three horses at once, using diagonal herringbone stalls and a full-size tack room rather than a simple extension of a two-horse layout. At 3500kg GVW it needs a suitably rated tow vehicle and, for newer licence holders, category B+E entitlement.
Listed by
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson Deauville and the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson Deauville is 535kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is rated 1.2 tonnes heavier gross and carries 665kg more. The Bateson Deauville is a horse trailer with saddle rack and cover; the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 is a a twin-axle herringbone (diagonal-loading) horse trailer for three horses, with a built-in tack room..
Which is lighter, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Bateson Deauville. It is 535kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3.
Which carries more, the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi 3, by 665kg.
Can I tow the Bateson Deauville or the Cheval Liberte Maxi 3 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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